Facility Type:

Community Health Center

Employer Selling Points:

Stability of Workforce, Call/Practice Coverage

Community Type:

Rural

Community/Service Population:

10,001 - 25,000 / 10,001 - 25,000

Community Information:

Fitzgerald, Georgia, is a city in Ben Hill County, located in south-central Georgia. It serves as the county seat and has a rich history dating back to 1895. The county covers 254 square miles, with Fitzgerald as its only incorporated city. The area is known for its quirky wild chickens, which roam the streets freely—a unique feature that has become part of Fitzgerald’s identity.

The county and city maintain nine recreational parks and a river access park at the Ocmulgee River, offering playgrounds, sports facilities, and natural areas. Fitzgerald and Ben Hill County is also home to Dorminy Medical Center, a 75-bed acute care hospital with a 24 hour emergency center, and services to meet the needs of any family member. This charming place has that “Small Town, USA” feel with programs and events to rival many much larger communities. 

Community Selling Points:

Access to Larger Community, Recreational Opportunities, Religious/Cultural Opportunities, Climate, Community Need/Support of Health Professional

3RNET Network Coordinator
Contact Information:

Olakesta Outlaw
Georgia Primary Care Office
State Office of Rural Health
502 South Seventh Street
Cordele, Georgia 31015
Tel: (229) 401-3090
olakesta.outlaw@dch.ga.gov

J-1 Contact Information:

Beth Walker
Georgia Primary Care Office
State Office of Rural Health
502 South Seventh Street
Cordele, Georgia 31015-1443
Tel: (229) 276-2750
beth.walker@dch.ga.gov